Bingo Bongo

(1982)

★ 5.7 IMDb · 182 votes

Genres: Comedy

Year: 1982

Runtime: 102 мин

Country: Italy

Director: Pasquale Festa Campanile

Cast: Адриано Челентано, Кароль Буке, Felice Andreasi, Enzo Robutti, Walter D'Amore, Roberto Marelli, Guido Spadea, Alfio Patané, Elizabeth Cobben, Maurizio Tabani

Plot

The ape-man, found somewhere in the jungles of Congo, transferred to Milan and named Bingo Bongo. The only one who believes in the human qualities of him is Laura, a woman anthropologist , so their affection for each other even grows to love.

Raised by a family of benevolent chimpanzees in the heart of the African jungle, Bingo Bongo is now an unusual ape-man endowed with incredible strength and agility. Then, an anthropology expedition captures Bingo Bongo and sends him to Milan, Italy, to study him. But wild animals can't live in captivity. As the rare specimen escapes from his cage and gets lost in the bustling city, Bingo Bongo embarks on a challenging mission to return home. Deeply moved by his plight, kind-hearted anthropologist Laura wants to help him despite knowing that she has her work cut out for her. However, a question emerges as the strange fugitive tries to navigate the challenges of an alternative lifestyle. Will Bingo Bongo ever become a proper modern gentleman?